Leonhard Seppala
Norwegian-American breeder
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Leonhard "Sepp" Seppala was a Norwegian-Finnish-American sled dog breeder, trainer and musher who with his dogs played a pivotal role in the 1925 serum run to Nome, and participated in the 1932 Winter Olympics. Wikipedia
Born: September 14, 1877, Skibotn, Norway
Died: January 28, 1967 (age 89 years), Seattle, WA
Spouse: Constance Seppala (m. 1908)
Children: 1
Movies: Icebound
Parents: Isak Isaksen Seppälä and Anne Henrikke Henriksdatter
Known for: 1925 serum run to Nome